Bare by Wren Steiner

On Thursday, 13 July Wren Steiner’s latest exhibition, Bare, opens at The Fox Darkroom & Gallery in Kensington. It offers an intimate and provocative photographic exploration into human vulnerability. Consisting of a series of portraits and text, the collection provides a window into many faces of human vulnerability while evoking questions about the stories and experiences which define them. Like much of Wren’s work, Bare challenges the viewer to go beyond the surface and connect with the deeper layers in themselves and each other.

Sarah. © Wren Steiner.
Sarah. © Wren Steiner.

Wren hopes that the work will engage viewers and re-define their association with this aspect of themselves and others, to not only see it as a universal human experience, but something which can be a beautiful thing – and that sharing it can be a fortifying experience which can help us connect with others and transcend the fear we so often associate with it.

Daniel. © Wren Steiner.
Daniel. © Wren Steiner.

About the artist

Wren Steiner is an Australian-born artist working in portraiture and commercial photography. A photographer who delves into the unknown, he creates beautiful imagery that intrigues and challenges. He has worked alongside major international creatives, and his exposure to their diverse styles, mixed with his own instinctive approach to photography, allows him to continually push technical and creative boundaries. Steiner has worked and lived in Australia, the United Kingdom, Africa and New York.

Laura. © Wren Steiner.
Laura. © Wren Steiner.

Opening hours

Thursday – Friday 11am to 6pm
Saturday – Sunday 11am to 5pm

Exhibition Opening

Thursday, 13 July, 6-9pm

Link to the Facebook invitation here...
James. © Wren Steiner.
James. © Wren Steiner.

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August

Sydney: The photographs in Max Dupain: Student Life were taken at the University of Sydney in the early 1950s, a period of rapid change marked by the politics of the Cold War.

September

Canberra: This collection-in-focus display highlights William Yang’s photography of Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003.

October

Brisbane: Mikaela spent time looking through Graham’s archive of negatives, though it was his social documentary images that she constantly returned to, especially as there were so many compelling photographs that had never been printed.

Brisbane: Until 13 July 2025. Amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954) extraordinary images lay dormant for decades until they were discovered only recently. This exhibition is curated by seven Brisbane photographers.

November

Sydney: Chrissie Hall specialises in advertising, fashion, portraiture and social documentary. Join Chrissie for her 2nd book launch and exhibition at Lunar Studios in Alexandria on Thursday, November 14th from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Sydney: 23–25 November. Three Edge Studio is very proud to present 21 outstanding emerging and experienced Australian photographers at the M2 Gallery in Surry Hills.

Perth: Until 18 May 2025. Henry Roy – Impossible Island draws on 40-years of recollections and observations as it brings together 113 photos taken from 1983 to 2023.

Brisbane: The Photo Fair #2 is a community event to sell, swap, and showcase photographic works on November 30 and December 1, 2024. 10am - 4pm

Melbourne: 30/11– 15/12. Focal/Vocal showcases the photographic talents of 7 graduates who use the medium of photography for the exploration of the human condition.

December

Sydney: ...as they were. A 'one day only' Street Photography exhibition by Chad Lippert. Held in a St Peters photo studio from 11am - 4pm on 15 December.